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Singapore frog farm sales leap

North American Bullfrogs huddle together in their enclosure at the Jurong Frog Farm in Singapore, June 11, 2013.

The farm started in 1981 and is Singapore's only frog farm. The business has seen a huge boom in sales in the past year after developing the only fresh, locally made "Hashima," or Snow Jelly.

Traditionally imported from China, Hashima is made from bullfrog oviducts and is classed as one of the top five most valued Chinese ingredients. Made from the reproductive organs of the frog, it is rich with collagen protein and is said to help skin complexion as well as strengthen the kidneys and lungs.

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A bowl of Royal Hashima dessert is seen on a table at the Jurong Frog Farm in Singapore, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, shows off some North American Bullfrogs, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest , June 11, 2013.

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Boxes of Hashima are seen on a shelf at the Jurong Frog Farm in Singapore, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, shows off a large female North American Bullfrog, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest, June 11, 2013.

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A menu board displays exotic foods for sale at the Jurong Frog Farm in Singapore, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest, June 11, 2013.

Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

A sign promoting frog meat is seen at the Jurong Frog Farm in Singapore, June 11, 2013.

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The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest, June 11, 2013.

Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan, collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest, June 11, 2013.

Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

A bottle of Hashima is seen on a table at the Jurong Frog Farm, June 11, 201.

Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

The manager of the Jurong Frog Farm, Chelsea Wan collects North American Bullfrogs for harvest, June 11, 2013.